Derek Carr wants $35 million, but the latest NFL rumors suggest teams think they can sign the veteran quarterback for a lot less.
When NFL rumors surfaced that Derek Carr wanted $35 million a year in his new contract, most fans gasped, but in reality, that number may not be that far off from what he’s ultimately going to. sign.
What’s the value of a starting veteran quarterback who’s supposed to get you to the NFL playoffs? Is Carr so much worse than Kirk Cousins, who earns $35 million a year?
It’s an interesting situation and the fact that Carr unexpectedly goes free this year due to a rift with the Las Vegas Raiders could create a rebalance in the quarterback market, at least until the next extension. massive from one of the young quarterbacks still under contract.
Teams, however, expect to be able to get Carr under $35 million.
NFL Rumors: Teams think Derek Carr’s contract will be less than $35 million a year.
According to an article by Nick Underhill on NewOrleans.football, teams believe Derek Carr’s next contract will be less than $35 million (subscription required).
Underhill clarifies that, of course, depending on the exact number of teams involved and their interest in Carr, that number… could be achieved and perhaps even exceeded.
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For example, the Saints and the Panthers are both engaged. If one of the other two NFC South teams – the Buccaneers or the Falcons – gets in the running, then there could be a bloody bidding battle to get Carr, because landing him adds him to your own. roster while keeping it away from a direct rival.
Ultimately, it’s far too early to tell how much Carr’s next salary will be. But for now, teams expect him to be lower than he wants.
